What are you doing back from the dead, Joe? You know who’s behind you? It’s Joseph Stalin, my good friend. (born October 31, 1931) is an American journalist who is the former news anchor for the CBS Evening News. Excuse me one minute.ĬBS Evening News is the flagship nightly television news program of the American television network CBS.ĭaniel “Dan” Rather, Jr. They still say, ‘And now the CBS Evening News with Dan Rather.’ You, see? Dan is still associated with it even though he’s off snorkeling or something, just like I’m gonna be associated with the dinner because Bob is substituting for Sookie. Even Big Joe News anchor’s have substitutes. Lorelai: He’s ready, he’ll sub for you seamlessly. The Kennedy family is an American political family that has long been prominent in American politics, public service, entertainment, and business. Kennedy, and served as First Lady during his presidency from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. In the opening sequence, Lorelai and Rory are watching Grey Gardens, the classic 1976 documentary by Albert and David Maysles about Edie Bouvier Beale and her daughter, the aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis.
Lorelai: Well, when you’re a Kennedy, how do you even choose who in the family to hide? Rory: Well, the Kennedy’s kind of hid them in the background for many years. Lorelai: I can’t believe they were related to Jackie. Lorelai: Big Edie was so beautiful in her day. She’s just trying to sing and her mom won’t stop talking.
Lorelai’s parents expect the girls for Thanksgiving dinner…and so do Lane, Luke and Sookie. Written by Daniel Palladino directed by Kenny Ortega